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C796 CEU

1986 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,495 mi
Last recorded173,495 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC796 CEU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 173,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bothrear drive shaft outer gaiters split

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear chassis leg has been welded before

oil leak

steering column bottom bush worn

surface rust on rear brake pipes

welding has been done for pass

Fail 11 Feb 2006 173,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear drive shaft outer gaiters split

nearside rear chassis leg has been welded before

oil leak

steering column bottom bush worn

surface rust on fuel pipes

surface rust on rear brake pipes

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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C796 CEU is a 1986 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C796 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C796 CEU is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C796 CEU safe to buy?

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